Honoring Our 2025 "Champions in Action" Sponsors

2025 Sponsors

Celebrating the Companies and Organizations Supporting Community Development Across Our Region

Progress 64 West is proud to announce and recognize the outstanding sponsors supporting the 37th Annual Excellence in Community Development Awards – Champions in Action, taking place on November 26th. Each of these organizations embodies leadership, partnership, and a shared commitment to strengthening the St. Louis and St. Charles regions. Their investment makes it possible to honor the individuals and initiatives shaping the future of our communities.

Title Sponsor

We extend our deepest appreciation to Friendship Village, whose dedication to serving seniors with dignity and purpose sets a powerful example of community-centered leadership. Their support as our Title Sponsor reflects their ongoing commitment to excellence and service.

Partnering Sponsors

Our sincere thanks to Missouri American Water and Brinkmann Constructors, two organizations whose work directly impacts the quality of life and infrastructure within our region. Their partnership helps create a strong foundation for sustainable growth and regional progress.

Progress Sponsors

We proudly recognize our Progress Sponsors, each helping move our region forward through innovation, financial stewardship, creativity, and community investment:

• Ameren

• Enterprise Bank & Trust

• Agrippa Creatives

• Thrivent, Christian Rowe BFA

• The Staenberg Group

• World Wide Technology Raceway

Gold Sponsors

We are also grateful for the generous support of our Gold Sponsors, a diverse group of companies and institutions united in their dedication to serving our region:

• West | Mid Rivers Newsmagazines

• McBride Homes

• Burns & McDonnell

• St. Louis Family Church

• Economic Development Council of St. Charles County

• Wells Fargo Advisors

• Lindell Bank

• Mercy

• Mia Rose Holdings

• Service International

• St. Charles Community College

• Royal Banks of Missouri

• Greater St. Louis Inc.

• Armstrong Teasdale

Silver Sponsors

We simply couldn't do it without our Silver Sponsors. These organizations enrich our community and provide meaningful support to the Progress 64 Mission.

• American Welding Academy

• Monarch Fire Department

• SIKICH

• Gardius Wealth Advisors

• Tom Shaw Foundation

• Pace Properties

• Central Trust Bank

• Drury Hotels

Commitment to Community, Partnership, and Progress

These sponsors represent the best of what makes our region strong—collaboration, leadership, and a shared belief in creating thriving places to live, work, and grow. Progress 64 West is honored to partner with each of them in recognizing those who turn vision into action.

To our sponsors: thank you for your commitment to advancing excellence in community development. Together, we are building a stronger, more connected future for the region.